Liquid Diet Pre-Op

[Sleeve1stFitNext 924]

I will be doing my liquid diet starting March 12th. I am wondering for those whom have already gone through the diet, how can I prepare myself better. I am stocking up on my Protein Shakes, broth and Vitamins but I am wondering, what are some other things I can get to ensure that I don't fall off of my diet ?

I would really like some insight.

Thank you.

[orionburn 1,023]

My best suggestion is to replace a current meal with either a Protein shake or broth. Maybe try working up to only having one actual meal on some days to prepare. I did that leading up to my 2 weeks and it seemed to help take the edge off. No matter what the first few days were still tough. It does take a fair amount of mental preparation for it.

I kept in mind all the effort was to help shrink my liver and make surgery easier and that was a big motivator for me. For all the ups and downs and battles I went through for the past 6 months this was the home stretch and would all be worth it in the end.

[2-Liter 364]

Please Learn from my mistake, shop for the full 2 weeks of liquid before starting it. I was 3 days in and I needed to go grocery shopping, and boy was that an adventure lol. Also prepare your family for the liquid phase as well. I say that because last night on my 8th day of liquids my daughter forgot and grilled cubed steak for me before she remembered I couldn't have it. Good Luck and God Bless on your Journey!!!

[amburr218 2]

My pre op was 2 Protein shakes a day and a lean dinner. 2 weeks prior to that I started doing 1 Protein and 2 lean so when the 2 weeks started it was not too bad. But like 2-liter said make sure u have everything because u don't want to have to go to the grocery store hungry that's for sure. Good luck with your surgery and process!

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[PoppyT 12]

My surgeon has given me a diet of 2 Protein shakes, a lean meal with fish and 2c of vegetables for my pre op 2 weeks. He has also given me some other options such as one serving of specified fruit and 500ml of skim milk so I suppose I am lucky. I have started replacing 1 meal a day at the moment and will lift that to 2 Protein Shakes the week before I really have to start. Surgery is planned for 25th March so that makes it March 10th I have to do it properly.

I have approached this in a project management fashion lol.

[Sleeve1stFitNext 924]

It is very nice to hear that other people are going through the same thing. This is pretty scary though. It makes me wonder will I succeed. Like I cant even refrain from junk food and the real battle has not started yet.

I do know myself and I know that I am preparing but the food calls me.

Edited February 15, 2017 by Thejeweledsleeve